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Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

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After the barrels were opened and emp
tied of the money they were filled up with
candy from a large gypsy pot, at which
Leischardt presided and dished out the
candy in great abundance. After this
presents were distributed to all the chill
Gran Knives We're given to the boys and
books to the girls and fruits and candies
for all. With songs and happy greetings
all around the assemblage dispersed.
EMPORIA AVENUE NJ. f. CHUCM
On entering the church the eye is at once
arrested by the word Welcome" which
is in the form Of a large arch on the wall
in the rear of the audience room. The
letters are quite large and tastefuily
trimmed in evergreen. Below these letters
is d large star. spangled with brilhants of
every color which render flood of light,
produces an effect truly beautiful Below
the star is the motto. The Star of Bethle-
hem" worked in letters having a blue
background with centerS of a very bril-
liant material which makes a pleasing
contrast On the north side of the room
is Merry Christmas made of white cot
ton letters spangled with bits OF gold leaf.
On the south side. God is Love" appears
between the windows in the form OF large
fan composed OF nine small banners each
bearing a single letter.
The front ofthe church back Of the pull
pit Is deliberately and artisrically decorat-
ed" Peace on Earth. Good VIII toward
men, forms an irregular arch extending
entirely across the end of the room. The
letters are rustic and irregular shape, GOV
erred with evergreen. Below the, dome OF
the arch is a large crown. The body of the
crown j. crimson decked with stars. The
crown points are gold tipped Under the
crown /, a beautiful cross which forms the
chief point of attraction. For beauty OF
design and artistic finish it is hardly eN-
celled by anything h the city. Christ Is
born. :" is put in reversed arch Immediate
II below and partially around the cross. Y
large pink banner of rich material forms
the back ground for the word "Imman-
nell" in evergreen letters SPRAYED with
diamond dust. which reflects an infinite
number OF brilliant points from every
angle
ON the rostrum i large evergreen tree
decorated with innumerable presents for
the sunday school and others. The priv
le-e of placing presents on the tree for
friends was given to all who might so de
sire Many availed themselves of this
privilege and brought beautiful and val
liable presents for older children than
those Of the Sunday school.
The program for the evening consisted in
selections 10y the choir, such a. anthems,
hymns. etc. few Rotations and songs
by the children, and the distribution OF
presents.
The services Sunday will be in keeping
with the event designed TO be commem-
GRATED Sunday evening win be given up
to q song service by children, and appro-
pirate recitarions: also choice selections by
a well trained choir.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

Rev. 5. S Mathews the new pastor of
Olivet Congregational church, arrived in
the city Friday evening with his family.
He will preach in Olivet church this morn
ing and evening His residence will be
$40 SoUth Market
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

The German Catholic Bonafaca socisty
will give a Christmas tree socia! Monday
evening
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
%Ew TEACHES.

The school beard have existed thu follow
ing usfnesi nex tezcher-s Jeusis Ds7.1h-
erty. Mas Rice, Minnie EIler and sarah z.
Dav!S
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The SuufoSer ChautauqEa Circle viii
meet at the residence a. Mrs. ". W. John
son. 10 North Topeka avenue, Monday a.
ternoon, December -.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

Take the nesy short linc. &. X - Y,
Rock Island route. - Kansas City, s.
Joseph, Chicago and 81 Louis. lis-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

OF all the house here is the heart,
Which we viii give Him, and bequeath
This holly and this ivy wreath
To do Him honor who's our King,
And Lord OF all this revelllng.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

Cole * Jones say they are coming out
with something in IA very short time that
will sJartle the natives. They promise
surprise this week.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

beautiful gents slippers from &c % -
pair at Nc$aEhten < MIles iDi Wes,
Douglas. Bu
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

Sol A., at Baker-Gandolfo's came out
yesterday ina chcckered suit, plug hat
and a toothpick cane. I'm dude, etc"
The smokers were numerous.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
DIED.
eAchequer.

On the 29d OF December. 1857, Flora, in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mr.. Victor
Schrier, OF this city The funeral service
was conducted the next day by Rev. j, l..
Sternberg.
Elenor Lane died December "A u iu-
lammatory rheumatism, aged 81 years
and 10 months Funeral services at the
; ID. a. church December - al u a u.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

ID. = Maxwell has purchased the Wichi
Ia Cigar Parlor, and will continue buSi
ness at the same place.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

George Parham yesterday drew the
music box given away at Hettinger Broth
ers' drug store
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
heard the bells on Christmas day

] heard the bells on Christmas day
Their own familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
OF peace on earth good will to men.
The next regular term of court will com
mence next year. January ,. There are
six hundred and fifty-six civil cases and
seventy criminal cases on the docket
good round lot for the new judge to begin
upon
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

Ticket No, 1S5 draws the doll at st.
Nicholas Toy company. If not called for
by New Years No 40 takes it.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

The new round house of the Wichita
and Western railroad in the y is now
almost completed.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

Dean Adams continuee mis- course of lee
lures at 81. John on amusements. The
drama is his theme tonight.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
ANUS ENE>rS.
MAIN STREET rHEATER


The past has been a very successful weel
AT the Main street theatre. The play. "Di
yorce, or Woman against Woman" has
proved a good drawing card Miss Lowell
especially deserves commentator for her
delightful rendition Of the character q
Florence Grantlry Her Improvisation
was natural effective, and 50 fun OF feel
ing and earnestneSs that the actress wa,
forgotten and il was only Mrs. Grantley
tibet lived and moved Next week the eel
ebrated Wallace Sisters
CRAWFORD.
In the benefit for the Beyolent Home Al
the Crawford tomorrow night Billy Ar
lington viii impersonate eight different
characters in the railroad meeting Tor the
suppression OF railroads and newspapers.
Miss Etiie Cave, who is such favori,s
with Wichita audiences, viii sing some o.
those beautiful songs that every body love;
10 hear The Lotus Quartefte will alsc
render several OF their entertaining songs
Miss Virginia Buneil Will give limitations
of Mary Anderson, Lolita and Maggie
Mitchell
Tickets are selling and a large hous.
is promised
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

Superintendent Maddell, of the Rock
Island, was in the city yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

W, :. Tilton. formerly freight solicitor
OF the C., X x y, in this city, has ac-
cepted position in the office of the gen
eral freight manager of this road at
Topeka Mr. T. has during his stay here
made many friends who while they regret
his departure wish him great success in
his new field Of labor.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

At $50 this morning all successful par
ties at the New York store drawing can
get prizes
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

W. H. Maybee, an engineer on the \. y,
p < O., is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Reeves MIR. " is most favorably i'm
pressed with the beautiful city of the plain,
and says he viii have many stories to re-
late when he gets home that will open
the bows eyes -
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
rnIrcY corRr.

John Clinton, who had imbibed too
freely Of sewer water, and immediately
imagined himself John Kilraine came up
10 answer to the charge OF being drunk
and disorderly He plead guilty aud wAs
fined - and costs
William Short was very drunk, and also
short Just -, enough 10 pay the fine i'm
posed for the offence
George Rode, a whisky vagrant. was
called upon TO contribute slG2 TO the city
,AcncgHpr
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
Il maketh spring IN winter
Our merry Christmas day;
May il chase frost and snow
Forever far away.

Mr.. Russell Harding, superintendent Of
Annapolis and Kansas City road had been
completed thus making connecting link
between Geneseo and Annapolis. The new
line which viii be open for travel next
Wednesday viii he highly appreciated by
travelling men a. they can now make
direct connection between Wichita and
Colorado towns.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

Mr.. &. NJ. Walden. of st Louis. brother
Of Mr. A. q, Walden. the city tire mar
sinai, is in the city. This is Mr.. W : first
visit to the city of the plains. He Is con
nected with the live stock business of st.
Louis and hearing 50 much OF what Wich-
tia was doing in that direction he comes
out TO view the situation. Mr.. w. says he
found that it was not necessary TO be on
the streets Of Wichita more than ten min
utes TO determine that here is mighty
lively ritV
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
GERMAN NJ. Z.

The German NJ + church gave p very
interesting entertainment last night, the
children and the choir doing good work
speaking and singing The programme
was finished by the building Of a very fine
pyramid. consisting II fourteen large and
small stones. beginning with Christ. the
Cornerstone and running seven feet
high. finished with beautiful cross The
pyramid was built 10y Masters Robbie
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
CRAWFORD.
IHE COURTS
DISTRICT COURT.
is pronisel

The Eichholtz case was resumed yeSter
day forenoon, Mr.. Dale opening the argu
ment for the plaintiff. aud WAS followed
by Mr. SluSs Monday the argument viii
be closed by Mr.. Reed The Miller case
viii be resumed a. soon as this is taker
under advisement by the court.
PROBATE COURT.
Inventory in the estate of Isaac Cooley.
deceased. filed with the court. Claim 81
Samuel j. Nally in the estate of J. +. Daw
son allowed.
Marriage license was yesterday issued 70
the following: Samuel nuffman and
Lottie Dyte, both of Goddard, K. y Cal
vert and Josie +. Havener, both o.
Wichita
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

In the matter of deposit of county funds
these columns were in error yesterday
morning. The funds are equally deyided
between the Wichita National and the
State National. Something upwards of
two hundred and seven thousand dollars
have been received 10y Treasurer Walter
which is more than the total amount due
Deem htr. 2Orb
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25
COMMODORE wooDMAN.

The very many friends of Commodor
Woodman have been cheered from day T.
day the past week by encouraging word
from his bedside While he has not gain
ed very much in strength. his food sssim
Hates better and his rests by night ant
day is more natural and refreshing Ihi
EAGLE sends himself and family greeting
this Sunday Christmas morning with tn
prayer that the life of our gallant, genef
Gus and enterprising citizen may be speed
lily renewed and be spared 10 our ciEl
many years
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

II is His birthday-His, the only one
Who ever made ife's meaning who'll
plain.
Dawn is he 20 our night.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

NIr l.. q. Whittier, the city circulator of
the EAGLE, this morning presented each OF
his thirteen mounted carrier boys with an
elegant volume by some standard writer
The boys will. no doubt, feel hilarious
over the gifts and Will ever be grateful to
Mr. Whittier for his kind remembrance of
them on this. Christmas day.
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

Cha> Bright, a young man from lndi-
ana who has been in attendance upon the
Southwestern Business College for some
time made up his mind that ne could not
leave Wichita, and SO has bought Mr..
MarSh,s interest in the Corner grocery on
North Main street. In the future the
style OF TINS enterprise firm Will be Green
& BRIGHT
Wichita eagle., 1887-12-25

More than 200 yards of evergreen werC
used in the decorations of the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-21
A MISTAKEN STRUGGLE.

The close Of the coke strike is again an
nounced This time it seems probable thai
the end has really been reached, for the mer
have voted in their two conventions, thai
of the Knights of Labor and that Of tho
Miners Association, to return to work virtual
ly without conditions, though there Is an I'M
Outstanding that the operators will now be
disposed to make some concessions which
they refused to mako while the men were on
strike. One Of III SO. fixing a regular pay
day, they have professed TO be willing to
mako at any time. Another, the & ing of a
sliding scale Of wages based on the selling
price Of coke, will probably meet more OPP
position, and may yet cause trouble. Bnt
the strikers have voluntarily cleared away
one serious difficulty by paying the fares
back to the East of workers who have been
employed in the place of str kers, so that
there is expected to be room for all to return
who were originally EN-. lloyed and have not
permanently left the coke regions.
THIS cannot be called a defeat Of the
Knights Of Labor, because that organization
has not sustained or authorized the strike.
The men stopped work because they were
dissatisfied with the finding of an umpire 10
whom they had agreed to refer quest ons At
issue. The National Executive Board OF
Knights, after investigation, declared tho
strike a breach Of faith and pronounced it
unwarrantei, but the men have nevertheless
persisted two months and seventeen days,
at lOss of wages sad to exceed s 10000,
about 1900 men being on. part Of the time
and from 5000 to 5000 al that time AZ
the cost Of 100000 the laborers have
gained nothing but have injured the cause
Of labor seriously by giving employers a pre-
text for refusing aIbi ration in other cases,
on the ground that oiganIzed workers cannot
be depended upon TO abide by finding which
does not suit them. The Miners Association
seems to be solely responsible for this unsuc-
ccssful strike which has probably been the
more prolonged and unreasonable because of
tho antag between that organization
and the Knights of Labor.
1t is not agreed by the operators, IL tclc-
graphed reports are correct that any advance
in wages will be made, and the men appear
to have become convinced some time ago that
no such advance would be gained. Yet that
was tho chief point on which they rejected
the finding of the umpire. lie had concluded
that an increase Of II IL per cent in wages
could not properly be or ed. The puJlio
does not understand this, in view Of Tire ad-
vance of 40 per cent or more In the price OF
coke, unles it is TO be expected that tho
p1ice will now be reduced, as furnacc-owners
have insisted it must be. The rise In plicc,
without any increase in the wages paid,
looked like piece of cxtortion, and 1t OPP
Grated to place Pttsburg and other Northern
iron works at some disadvantage in compeu-
ton with new Southern csta lishments. II
tho operators now consent to reduction in
the price of coke, the important furnaces
which have becn idle for nearly two months
may soon resume operations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-21

Of July when over three millions OF seals.
including the young, arc massed on the rock
cries of these islands. by the middle OF
August or early in September the pups have
learned to swim, and the seals old and young
are starting solahwari The preservation Of
seal-life depends largely upon the precau-
tons taken to keep the animals free from
molestation and to restrict the catch to
fixed number Of male seals Of a certain age
If seal arc taken Unfortunately between
the Aleutian Islands and st. George, and
slaughtered without reference to age or sex
before the breeding season, the extinction
of tho species will become mere question
of time. Tie British sealer caught IN
the act of poachng upon the Governments
preserves was very properly seized by the
revenue cutter. The preservation OF tho
marvellous store Of animal life floclIing 10
those shores every year depends upon strict
regulation Of sealing.
The Administration has acted wisely il il
has given instructions to the reyenue service
in Behring Sea to enforce the laws and to
protect the seal-fsheres from poaching AMI
slaughter. The United States Government
has supreme jurisdiction over The eastern
section of that sea, and is fully justified in
asserting its exclusive rights and condemning
illicit fish ng and trading in those waters.
The Dominion Of Canada insists upon the
letter of the Treaty Of 1918 in the North
Atlantic, and enforces its rights by q most
rigid and arbitrary Interpretation OF tho
customs regulations. The United States Gov
eminent in like manner should firmly main
tain the rights Of jurisdiction obtained by
purchase from Russia and seize and condemn
sealers found within the prescribed limits
in Behring Sea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-21
NEW sEIzUREs IN BEHRING SEA.

The seizure of two sealers in Behring
Sea is hopeful sign. The revenue cutters
arc pursuing the course adopted last year.
This indicates that the Administration, after
mature deliberation, has decided TO uphold
the treaty rights Of jurisdiction acquired by
purchase from Russia One Of the vessels
seized for illegal scaling was from Wishing
ton Territory, but the other was steam
schooner hailing from British Columbia. The
latter was captured near St George, the
southernmost Of the Pribylov group. The
vose was not only well within tae limits Of
the land-locked Behring Sea, but was close to
the great breeding ground Of the fur-scal
in those waters.
The two islands, st. Paul and st. George,
receive during May, June and the first half
Of July ne irly all the seal-lifc coming up
from the North Pacific through the gateway
of the Alcutian group. The breeding season
is at its he ght from the 10th to the 10th
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-21

weeks there and then 60 up 70 10rtiand orogons g
Representative Patrick A. Collins. Of Massachusetts
is now in Ireland where he Is called Senator Cons.
General W. W.. Dudley, Of Indiana formerly COM
missioner Of Pensions, is deeply interested In caoie
roads at St. Paul and other enterprises in the North
west and Is confident Of achieving great success
Deacon W. W. Turner. Of the Pearist. church, Hart
ford who died few days ago, was born on tho nrss
day Of this century From 1921 to 1853 his ifc Wa
time in association with DR.. Thomas Gallaudee.
Thirteen members of tho family OF John Brown
live at Las Cacitas, In tho San Gabriel valley soutn
srn California They are almost overshad0yed Dy
the mountain which has been named Browns rosA
QUEBEC, July 2O-The steam yacht Meteor Commo-
dore A. T Bateman. from Prince Edward Island with
General W. T. Sherman on board arrived here To-Day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-21
PERSONAL.

Tho house in which Payne attempted to murder
Secretary Seward at tho time Of Lno0ln's assassnar
ton Is offered for SALE 1t has long been used
as tho headquarters Of the Commissary General.
This interesting advertisement appeared I'm London
papers OF recent date: The Marquis do Leuvc will
give an address on Modern French Lyrics at the next
soreo Victor Hugo, Paris, and recite Lazara and an
original poem In French"
Mr.. George W. Cable has started on an extensive
reading and lccturng tour in tho West.
Professor Won Esmarch tho celebrated German sur
coon. has become an honorary member Of the Royal
Society OF Physicians and Surgeons VI Great Britain
Mr.. SAM Jones, the "revivallst" will 60 to Round
Lake next week.
A slamese Prince, Kron Luang Devawongse Yaro
pralKar. Minister Of Foreign Affairs and brother Of
King Chulaon Rorn, Is now In England, and will sail
Saturday for this city. He is short spare, bright
eyed man. farer-skinned than most Of his race with
black hair and mustache In manner he is nervous
and a bit impatient, but amiable and courteous. He
usually wear, ordinary European clothing. He will
cross this country and 20 home by way Of San Fran
cisco and Japan.
Tho Rev. Thomas X Bacon, lately Editor Of :" Tho
Morning News" Of New Haven, has been called to the
pstorate Of the Congregational Church at Berkeley
California
Mr.. Sebastian B. schlosnger Is at Richneld Springs
Prince Ferdinand Of SAKE Coburg is an enthusiasts
naturalist He possesses one Of the finest ornitho-
logical collections In the world and notable cabinet
Of precious stones.
Every one was surprised at Sir st. John Aubyn
tering tho Peerage with any other title than his
family name. But he chose to be known Baron
st. Levan, after small parish near Lands End.
The bankruptcy Of the malodorous Lord Colin
Campbell seems TO DO complete. The official state
mont of his affairs puts his liabilities at s7s.11O. and
his assets at $780, About $4,000 Of tho former
consists OF lawyers bills for services In the late noto
rous divorce He has allowance Of Sc 900
n frn fOr
claims.
Mr.. and Mrs. Osmond Tearle and their children are
at Manchesterby by theSca. Mass, and are said TO
present perfect picture Of domestic felicity.
1t is whispered that the Crown Prince AMI Crown
Princess Of Austria have quite got over their tiff.
Tho Rev. Robert Colyer. Of this city. is visiting
California for the first time Hs viii spend several
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-21
WY NOT UkITEf

A number Of people who are interested in
the canals Of this State have resolved to hold
conference at Rochester the latter part OF
this month. A number Of other people who
are also interested in the same great artificial
waterways have resolved TO hold conference
at Syracuse the latter part Of next month.
Now why should not these two conferences
be merged into one? There are no politics
in the canal question. II is simply a question
Of public policy in regard TO great public
interest, and it comes home to every citizen
who takes an intelligent interest in the well
fare of New-York The Rochester conference
will be made up of those who believe in canal
enlargement, the Syracuse conference Of those
who are opposed to the enlargement scheme.
But while the members Of the two conferences
disagree in this particular, they are at ono
IN holding that the State should adopt the
canal policy which will best promote bci
progress.
Now if the pro-enlargement people and the
encouragement people could hold joint
conference the result might be the conversion
Of one side to tho views of the other. The
men who are to assemble at Rochester argue
that if New-YOrl1 is TO maintain her CONNER
cial supremacy she must forthwith improve
her canals-lengthen the locks, clean out the
mud increase the depth On the other hand
tho men who are to assemble at Syracuse
- recognize in the efforts Of canal enlarge
ment a scheme to impose burdens on tax
payers of the State uncalled for by any public
exigency.z Which of these positions Is the
correct one? Which would appear to the
best advantage under fire? In the Legis-
atlre of last year the result of a pretty full
discussion Of the question was decidedly in
favor of the friends Of the enlargement pol cy.
The cogent arguments which they advanced
we're not met Are the delegates who are to
attend the Syracuse conference prepared to
meet them? If So why should they not in
the courage of their convictions attend the
earlier conference at Rochester?
Of course, this suggestion is made ON the
assumption that neither conference has any
private axes to grind, that both desire only
in all unselfshness to conserve the best
interests Of the State